Tag Archives: Arcade

Full Motion Video games are a bit of a fascination of mine; specifically for me it is the PC adventure genre of FMV games that excites me the most. Combining the asinine and obtuse puzzles of PC adventure games with limiting full motion video graphics and often terrible writing and acting is something I can earnestly enjoy. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves though, let’s start with defining what exactly an FMV game is.

The third and final entry in the original arcade trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back! The title returns to the vector graphics style. But unlike the original title, it gives players more freedom than the past two titles, making it an impressive technical achievement for its time. But even from a game perspective, this title offers a lot in terms of variety.

The latest Star Wars games have been cool, but what about the old ones? In the 1980s there were three Star Wars arcade titles released. I takesa look at the second title in this trilogy of arcade releases. While trying to find these titles in the arcades today is a bit tough, there are variety of consoles you can try them out on, including a very accessible version on the Gamecube featured in Rogue Squadron III.

Chances are you’ve played titles like Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and all the more recent hit Star Wars titles, but what about the titles from yesteryear? Back in the 1980s there were three classic Star Wars arcade machines, creating a trilogy.

All you youngyuns’ and your homie consoles these days! Don’t know that arcade quality! Actually, I was born pretty much when arcades were dying out, but that’s beside the point. Space Harrier! Released in 1985 this SEGA classic is not only a fantastic title, but also uses a unique control system.

I tried a bit of a different style with this review, so any feedback is welcome. That’s what the comments section is for!

In 2007, ID announced that Quake 3 Arena would be coming to Xbox Live Arcade. Flash forward three years and the game STILL isn’t out.

However, the game has recently been seen on OFLC Australian ratings board website, meaning we might be able to play Quake 3 Arena Arcade soon. Surprisingly, the game is listed as “multi-platform,” meaning we may see the game come to the PS3 as well.

A PS3 release would mean the ability to use a mouse and keyboard for the game, something that a lot of players would surely appreciate.

SEGA announced that they will be bringing another iteration of Virtua Fighter 5 soon with Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown.

SEGA didn’t give a release window, but they did say that the game will feature new moves and costumes. Those who have Virtual Fighter 5 R will even be able to bring over your items, money, titles, team items, and item tickets over to the new version.

You can check out some of the new moves in the announcement trailer after the jump.

At a event in Japan Namco Bandai announced a new upcoming Gundam title called Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. and released a handful of, what look to be, CG screen shots which you can check out over at andrisang.

The title will be hitting arcades in Japan as well as home consoles and portables some time this Autumn.